In the news lately, the media often tries to pin Catholics as hypocrites in the abortion debate, especially surrounding the impending Obamacare. The media slams Catholics for denying the right to murder children, while at the same time supporting the death penalty.
The Pope, then Josef Cardinal Ratzinger, reminds Catholics the fine line between intrinsically evil acts (e.g. Abortion and Euthanasia) and acts of the prudential order (e.g. Waging War and Capital Punishment.) Acts of the prudential order's sinfulness depends on the facts and circumstances, while intrinsically evil acts are always immoral in and of itself.
Cardinal Ratzinger: "For example, if a Catholic were to be at odds with the Holy Father on the application of capital punishment or on the decision to wage war, he would not for that reason be considered unworthy to present himself to receive Holy Communion. While the Church exhorts civil authorities to seek peace, not war, and to exercise discretion and mercy in imposing punishment on criminals, it may still be permissible to take up arms to repel an aggressor or to have recourse to capital punishment. There may be a legitimate diversity of opinion even among Catholics about waging war and applying the death penalty, but not however with regard to abortion and euthanasia."
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
The Showdown
I've been out of town the last few days without internet so sorry for the delay. Voting begins now and ends at 11:59 pm on New Year's Eve. Should be an interesting contest this year.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
MAR'S Nomination:Chris Connolly
Being a former winner of this prestigious award given out each New Year's eve, I wanted to make a splash in my first year nominating . So, I went to the drawing board and came up with only one name that graduated from BC, and made it to 8 Straight Proms. Yes, this would be the one, the only, Cris Connolly.
Chris was born in Savannah, GA back in 1979. He was raised Catholic, attended Blessed Sacrament and graduated from BC in 1999. His first year of college was spent in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee as a Volunteer. After one year of living the dream away from home he returned to Armstrong to reconnect with all his friends and make new ones.
I knew Chris a little at BC, but I got to know him through Randy Gill out one night at Spanky's on River Street in the summer of 2001. Ever since then, there has been nothing but classic stories filled with improbable circumstances, finished off with some of the best quotes known to man. I know I can't share them all, but here is a glimpse of a classic:
-The Blowup Doll Summer 04: Connolly brings a blowup doll with him to the pier on Tybee. He busts out with "bitch I told you I did not want to eat there tonight" this leads the to doll being slugged onto a tybee police car....I forgot what happen after that
-Statesboro 03: Connolly gets a hatchet thrown at him by Charlie Webber. You had to be there to see how close that was from being disastrous
-Athens fall of ?: Sees a drunk guy telling a waitress "I want 10 Yeager bombs, riggggghtttt now" This would be a line he would use at the bar for many years to come.
-Proms: Attneded SVA prom from 1998 to 2005.
-Citizen Patrol: Caught someone stealing at the Stagg Shoppe and he chased him down in the Macy's parking lot. Who needs mall security when Connolly is around?
- Karaoke..... The man is relentless with a mic in in hands, belting out such classics Livin on a prayer, The Weight, Love Shack and I Touch myself.
-Classic Quote:"Bottle of Crown $27 Dollars, Burberry Scarf $110 Dollars Flossing a Scarf between your legs at the office Christmas Party, while dancing and singing to the song "Touch Myself" By Divinyls. PRICELESS !!!!!"- Connolly
Enough said!
-Statesboro 03: Connolly gets a hatchet thrown at him by Charlie Webber. You had to be there to see how close that was from being disastrous
-Athens fall of ?: Sees a drunk guy telling a waitress "I want 10 Yeager bombs, riggggghtttt now" This would be a line he would use at the bar for many years to come.
-Proms: Attneded SVA prom from 1998 to 2005.
-Citizen Patrol: Caught someone stealing at the Stagg Shoppe and he chased him down in the Macy's parking lot. Who needs mall security when Connolly is around?
- Karaoke..... The man is relentless with a mic in in hands, belting out such classics Livin on a prayer, The Weight, Love Shack and I Touch myself.
-Classic Quote:"Bottle of Crown $27 Dollars, Burberry Scarf $110 Dollars Flossing a Scarf between your legs at the office Christmas Party, while dancing and singing to the song "Touch Myself" By Divinyls. PRICELESS !!!!!"- Connolly
Enough said!
BMBS MOTY: Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan
Nominated by Snuffy P. Smith at 3:17 AM on the 17th of December.
Will and Jack sing O'Sullivan's praises on the main stage at Kevin Barry's.
There's many a man that rode a horse across the western plain. There's never been one like the Irishman, O'Sullivan was his name. He never packed a shooting iron, the need he never felt, with two shillelaghs always hanging there, a'hanging on his belt.
O yippee ki yi oh, me bucko! B'gorrah an yippee ki yo! Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan, he'd give any man a go.
Har the shillelagh. You know we call it the Tipperary rifle. You never have to reload it.
This bronco-busting Irishman, from the heart of Erin's Isle, it was after living peaceful, like he always wore a smile. But when the smile was leaving him, in a fight he'd come unwound. Bad cess for any crossing him, they'd wind up on the ground.
O yippee ki yi oh, me bucko! B'gorrah an yippee ki yo! Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan, he'd give any man a go.
Why he was so strong, O'Sullivan, he could put his right hand in his own left pocket, and hold himself out at arm's length.
No man could do that.
It's O'Sullivan I'm talking about.
Oh, well he could.
At throwing the rope for branding calf, he was a mighty man. At throwing his two shillelaghs now, the fastest in the land. T'would be a sad mistake me boys, to reach for a 44. Before you could get the hammer cocked, he'd have you on the floor.
O yippee ki yi oh, me bucko! B'gorrah an yippee ki yo! Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan, he'd give any man a go.
Did you know O'Sullivan played the Irish Harp? Oh, sure, and he did. He put 75 strings on his two shillelaghs. He'd stretch them out 24 feet, and he had four leprechauns dancing on them to make the music. Oh, the wonder of it. Sure and he would charm the coyotes out of the hills.
Across the range from morn 'til night, he rode for days and days. A'fixin' fences here and there, and a picking up the strays. A cattle spread he really built, as big
as Ireland, where he could range a million head and a shamrock be his brand.
O yippee ki yi oh, me bucko! B'gorrah an yippee ki yo! Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan, he'd give any man a go. A bit of his lip, he back of his hand, and the toe of his shoe to boot.
Now if you're ever riding through the sagebrush wilderness,and you suddenly come upon acres and acres of shamrocks sprinkled with stardust, well, you'll be after knowing, that you've just arrived at the O'Sullivan spread, known has the Lazy Leprachauns. Stop in, won't you? Sure, and they'll give you a belt of Bushmill's.
Will and Jack sing O'Sullivan's praises on the main stage at Kevin Barry's.
There's many a man that rode a horse across the western plain. There's never been one like the Irishman, O'Sullivan was his name. He never packed a shooting iron, the need he never felt, with two shillelaghs always hanging there, a'hanging on his belt.
O yippee ki yi oh, me bucko! B'gorrah an yippee ki yo! Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan, he'd give any man a go.
Har the shillelagh. You know we call it the Tipperary rifle. You never have to reload it.
This bronco-busting Irishman, from the heart of Erin's Isle, it was after living peaceful, like he always wore a smile. But when the smile was leaving him, in a fight he'd come unwound. Bad cess for any crossing him, they'd wind up on the ground.
O yippee ki yi oh, me bucko! B'gorrah an yippee ki yo! Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan, he'd give any man a go.
Why he was so strong, O'Sullivan, he could put his right hand in his own left pocket, and hold himself out at arm's length.
No man could do that.
It's O'Sullivan I'm talking about.
Oh, well he could.
At throwing the rope for branding calf, he was a mighty man. At throwing his two shillelaghs now, the fastest in the land. T'would be a sad mistake me boys, to reach for a 44. Before you could get the hammer cocked, he'd have you on the floor.
O yippee ki yi oh, me bucko! B'gorrah an yippee ki yo! Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan, he'd give any man a go.
Did you know O'Sullivan played the Irish Harp? Oh, sure, and he did. He put 75 strings on his two shillelaghs. He'd stretch them out 24 feet, and he had four leprechauns dancing on them to make the music. Oh, the wonder of it. Sure and he would charm the coyotes out of the hills.
Across the range from morn 'til night, he rode for days and days. A'fixin' fences here and there, and a picking up the strays. A cattle spread he really built, as big
as Ireland, where he could range a million head and a shamrock be his brand.
O yippee ki yi oh, me bucko! B'gorrah an yippee ki yo! Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan, he'd give any man a go. A bit of his lip, he back of his hand, and the toe of his shoe to boot.
Now if you're ever riding through the sagebrush wilderness,and you suddenly come upon acres and acres of shamrocks sprinkled with stardust, well, you'll be after knowing, that you've just arrived at the O'Sullivan spread, known has the Lazy Leprachauns. Stop in, won't you? Sure, and they'll give you a belt of Bushmill's.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Part 2: 2002
Dave Matthews Concert in Charlotte
Not liking Dave Matthews Band anymore
R.J. Gator's restaurant in Charlotte
Mr. Deeds
Austin Powers 3 AKA worst movie in modern history
323 S. Church St.
Bourbon Street in its prime (don't worry, it still is)
Patrick Scoggins
Clemson weekend
Keg party the Sunday after the Clemson game
Alex Bates
Ross Trulock
The Irish girls
Gumby's Pizza at 4 in the morning
Trying to avoid the black religious skateboarder kid that lived next to us
Pollock's interception
Qdoba
Friedenberg not meeting us downtown because he went to go see 8 Mile by himself
Sunday night meals at the Catholic Center
Last Call
Trying to avoid Austin
Going to Ronnie B's/Bulldawg Diner every Monday night for the new BCS rankings.
Centennial Celebration on the plaza
The most painful loss of the Mark Richt era
Watching the Auburn game at the Country Day girls' apartment
70-X-Takeoff
David Greene, Michael Johnson, and others showing up at Bird Dog later that night (I think Tim already put this up)
51-7
Trying to avoid Menefee and his Arachnophile roomate
First SEC Championship in 20 years
Not liking Dave Matthews Band anymore
R.J. Gator's restaurant in Charlotte
Mr. Deeds
Austin Powers 3 AKA worst movie in modern history
323 S. Church St.
Bourbon Street in its prime (don't worry, it still is)
Patrick Scoggins
Clemson weekend
Keg party the Sunday after the Clemson game
Alex Bates
Ross Trulock
The Irish girls
Gumby's Pizza at 4 in the morning
Trying to avoid the black religious skateboarder kid that lived next to us
Pollock's interception
Qdoba
Friedenberg not meeting us downtown because he went to go see 8 Mile by himself
Sunday night meals at the Catholic Center
Last Call
Trying to avoid Austin
Going to Ronnie B's/Bulldawg Diner every Monday night for the new BCS rankings.
Centennial Celebration on the plaza
The most painful loss of the Mark Richt era
Watching the Auburn game at the Country Day girls' apartment
70-X-Takeoff
David Greene, Michael Johnson, and others showing up at Bird Dog later that night (I think Tim already put this up)
51-7
Trying to avoid Menefee and his Arachnophile roomate
First SEC Championship in 20 years
2002: Part I
These two commercials:
Domino's in the dorm
John Mayer
Laura McKay
Bird Dog
Amanda Sullivan
Hey Musa, don't you worry. Shots are on me tonight.
Grand Opening of Bourbon Street
Those weird, religious Augusta girls who lived above Jason
Sold! To the dyke with big hands and brown hair!
Blake Mahoney
Jr. Cricket's
You Don't Like the Doors?
Philadelphia? Where they make the cream cheese?
Episode II
Summer debauchery at Southbridge
Rage Against the Bronco
Dock parties at Reardon's
Domino's in the dorm
John Mayer
Laura McKay
Bird Dog
Amanda Sullivan
Hey Musa, don't you worry. Shots are on me tonight.
Grand Opening of Bourbon Street
Those weird, religious Augusta girls who lived above Jason
Sold! To the dyke with big hands and brown hair!
Blake Mahoney
Jr. Cricket's
You Don't Like the Doors?
Philadelphia? Where they make the cream cheese?
Episode II
Summer debauchery at Southbridge
Rage Against the Bronco
Dock parties at Reardon's
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
FYI
Today is Patrick Maher's birthday.
Don't forget to add to your list that Snuffy gained approximately 45 to 80 pounds.
Also working for MacCom solutions with Edwin MacCom.
Don't forget to add to your list that Snuffy gained approximately 45 to 80 pounds.
Also working for MacCom solutions with Edwin MacCom.
Monday, December 14, 2009
2001, Part 2
Get your nominations in but let's make sure we keep this thing going.
College Orientations
Whitledge and Haslam housesitting for the Sheehy's
The Dutch Island ghost
South Park/WWE/Adult movie nights at the Sheehy's
Battles of the sexes at the Sheehy's
White trash showing up w/ baseball bats at Reardon's
American Pie 2
O-House
Uptown Lounge
Maria (or whatever that girl who was our RA's name)
Jason
Rivermill
Drinkin' games
151
Sevens, elevens and doubles
Bolton Dining Hall
9/11
Omelet Bar at Snelling Dining Hall
Rocky Mountain
Wilson!
Doc Martin
El Centro
Connolly and Olmstead's 12-hour trip from Savannah to Athens
Connolly brought that goddamn goat...
Ashley Strickland
Leigh Ann
That Mississippi girl
P-44 Haynes
Got Any Gum?
Wesley Willis
"Your mother can't cook and neither can you so get the f--- out..."
Trey Aimar and Shannon Hunt
Starr's Mill
Lord of the Rings at the IMAX (huge waste of time)
Underage drinking bust at Outpost Upper Deck concert
Whitledge and Haslam housesitting for the Sheehy's
The Dutch Island ghost
South Park/WWE/Adult movie nights at the Sheehy's
Battles of the sexes at the Sheehy's
White trash showing up w/ baseball bats at Reardon's
American Pie 2
O-House
Uptown Lounge
Maria (or whatever that girl who was our RA's name)
Jason
Rivermill
Drinkin' games
151
Sevens, elevens and doubles
Bolton Dining Hall
9/11
Omelet Bar at Snelling Dining Hall
Rocky Mountain
Wilson!
Doc Martin
El Centro
Connolly and Olmstead's 12-hour trip from Savannah to Athens
Connolly brought that goddamn goat...
Ashley Strickland
Leigh Ann
That Mississippi girl
P-44 Haynes
Got Any Gum?
Wesley Willis
"Your mother can't cook and neither can you so get the f--- out..."
Trey Aimar and Shannon Hunt
Starr's Mill
Lord of the Rings at the IMAX (huge waste of time)
Underage drinking bust at Outpost Upper Deck concert
Snuffy's MOTY Nomination
...will be made on Thursday. Commissioner Holland, I ask that the nomination period be extended to Thursday.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Patrick's Nomination: Coach Curley
Everyone knows the past few years have spelled turbulent times for our beloved alma-mater. I won't get into the details regarding the faculty and administrative changes, and I'm not even going to attempt to "take sides" because I can't even pretend to know anything about the real reasons behind those controversial changes. But there's one thing I do know: we here at BMBS salute Coach Bill Curley, freshman English teacher and freshman football/basketball/varsity baseball/cross-country/everything coach, for being a strong anchor that pins down and holds together everything that is right about the school in the choppy waters it currently finds itself charting through.
Middle-aged and hailing from Connecticut, Coach may not look like your typical nominee on the surface. But this man's unyielding commitment to BC athletics and Catholic education clearly makes him MOTY material. Strangely enough, what we love most about Coach is that he is not only a die-hard defender of all things BC, but that he's not even from Savannah. I have never seen this man miss a home football or basketball game. Hell, I've never seen him miss any away games come to think of it. And it takes a LOT being one of those liberal, pinko, commie yankees Coach Yeckley warned us about to come to the Deep South and come to love and respect it, and to be able to earn its respect in return.
What has Coach done this year specifically? To be honest, I have no clue. I left that campus 8 years ago so I couldn't tell you. But if his past attitudes toward coaching, teaching, and life in general that I have come to know are any indication, I'm sure he's done some great things. How about we focus less on a 12-month period and broaden things to a 12-year span instead: the man has coached virtually every sport outside of the chess club. In the classroom, he actually makes his students do this daunting stuff called homework, begins every class by leading his students in saying a Hail Mary, and consistently preaches and practices the tried and true virtues of integrity and discipline.
True, Coach is not some legendary Savannah/BC-native institution, but if you took away his Yankee accent you wouldn't be able to tell. His teaching and coaching styles are just as old school as Cannon's or Owens'. And at the same time, he goes out of his way to keep up with and mingle with all of the young alumni that have had the pleasure of knowing and learning from him. In this way he is both an authority figure but also one of us. You'll run into him on St. Patrick's Day morning at Pinkie's or at Spanky's after a basketball game and he'll want to have a beer with you.
This man's nomination is long overdue: vote for Coach Curley for man of the year.
MOTY?
So far nobody has been nominated for the 2009 BMBS Man of the Year. Nominations are due by Tuesday. As the three-time reigning Nominator of the Year, I was going to sit this year out. However, I do have an ace up my sleeve and I will use it if I have to.
The List, Part II-a
Whitemarsh Huddle House
Seriously. How many man-hours have been wasted at this establishment waiting for sub-Waffle-House quality shit/food?
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
2001, Part 1
Drinking tall boys before/after Tuesday night BC away basketball games with Will, Joe, and my dad in his Taurus.
Owens vs. Leonard racquetball showdown
Lee McCurry fouls out against Savannah High in 2 minutes
The XFL
Monstuh Boigah
Yeckonomics
Finding Forrester
Miracle of life video
Mark Richt
Play It Again Sports
Michael Griffin
Temptation Island
Jeff Disk asking me if I still have that fake tooth
Mr. Maclean
LTC Owens speeches to Relay 4 Life team captains in the cafeteria
Will's 3rd quarter AP English grade
Country Day track meets
Logistical suppawt....
RFI
Hey! Must be the money!
St. Simon's Spring Break
NHS Jekyll Island convention
Honor Roll breakfast featuring honorary guest speaker Nurse Mokray
Prom at the Marriot
Tybee Straits
TC & Smirnoff Ice
Fayette County soccer game
Carpe Diem
Meinrad's resignation letter
Pearl Harbor
Graduation
Tiny Dancer
Find your dream, reach out, and just grab it
Girls throwing up at Mark Haslam's house
Cancun
Cancun on Abercorn
Video Heat
Lady Marmalade
Freddy Got Fingered
The Hjortsberg's house
Owens vs. Leonard racquetball showdown
Lee McCurry fouls out against Savannah High in 2 minutes
The XFL
Monstuh Boigah
Yeckonomics
Finding Forrester
Miracle of life video
Mark Richt
Play It Again Sports
Michael Griffin
Temptation Island
Jeff Disk asking me if I still have that fake tooth
Mr. Maclean
LTC Owens speeches to Relay 4 Life team captains in the cafeteria
Will's 3rd quarter AP English grade
Country Day track meets
Logistical suppawt....
RFI
Hey! Must be the money!
St. Simon's Spring Break
NHS Jekyll Island convention
Honor Roll breakfast featuring honorary guest speaker Nurse Mokray
Prom at the Marriot
Tybee Straits
TC & Smirnoff Ice
Fayette County soccer game
Carpe Diem
Meinrad's resignation letter
Pearl Harbor
Graduation
Tiny Dancer
Find your dream, reach out, and just grab it
Girls throwing up at Mark Haslam's house
Cancun
Cancun on Abercorn
Video Heat
Lady Marmalade
Freddy Got Fingered
The Hjortsberg's house
Thursday, December 10, 2009
2000, Part 2
Joe and Stephen go missing on July 3rd
The Patriot
Blaze Haze
Trevor Wachsman
Catch-22
Elian Gonzalez
Who Let the Dogs Out
Danaher-Neher-Mahoney-Crumley
Paying Joe $100
Kevin Leonard and Brittany Howard after the Johnson game
Ms. Dolan
Mark Haslam's house
Holly Ruf
The Sopranos
The Beach game
Captain Morgan's/Chicken McNugget Overdose
Commissioning
Mistah Ray-man, make mine a doctuh peppuh, cuz
Crossfire
Kenny O'Neal
The Camden game
Brandon Mell
"Probably not gay..."
Georgia beats Tennessee
Dollar delivery charge for double stacks
Matty Dotson
The Glynn game
Razor Scooters
Kimani showing up at Kelly Sheehy's house
Loose ass
Region champs
Kimani showing up at Meg Mamalakis' house
"Heavy Things"
Senior free's
Kwami Brown
Flores! Flores para los muertos!
The 6th Man
Meet the Parents
Things Fall Apart
Castaway
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
"The List": Decade Edition -- 2000, Part 1
Anyone who lived on 323 S. Church street knows the importance of "the list." Well, this time around, for sentimental purposes, I thought it would be appropriate to "list" the decade and its events.For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, you soon will. Basically what we'll do is split each year into halves, where "part 1" encompasses January - June, and "part 2" means the rest. I will then list inside jokes, catch phrases, people, songs, sports events, bars, and more inside jokes that were relevant at the time (chronologically, if possible). I need everyone's help in adding to the list to flesh things out as much as possible, because everyone has different but valuable perspectives/memories from the same time periods.
I know most of ya'll are thinking all this reminiscing is a childish and gay idea, especially for someone who's almost 3 years away from being 30 years old. Well guess what, don't really care. I don't think any of us have matured at all these last 10 years so now is no time to start.
Anyways, enough talk. Let's go ahead and kick things off with Part 1 (January-June) of the Year 2000. Here we go...
Y2k
Piggly Wiggly
Sir Dunks A Lot
What A Girl Wants
Silly Mad CD's
Larry Schmidt 3-pointer against Jenkins
Kyoto Express/YMCA football half-days
If ya wowna gowta jawga...
Spring Break #1
Ring Day
Spring Break #2
"Sweet"
More Cowbell
Chief Carl
The Fields
Who Wants to be a Millionare
Chief, how can I sign up for Honors JROTC IV
Ms. Harris
Survivor
Rhett Colleran
Thong Song
Blue Light Rain
Scarlett Letter
American Psycho
Relay For Life
Prom at the Westin
Tybee Straits
Smith for treasurer
Bye, Bye, Bye
Natural Light
Charlie's Cheesesteaks
Porto-tipping
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Best Albums of the 2000's
This was prompted by the Debbie downers commenting in the previous post that the music of the past decade was "awful." "MAR" went so far as to say "music sucks big time today." Whatever, man. There have been some great tunes released these last 10 years, but you obviously don't know where to look or are just content to remain stuck in the past. So please sit back while I educate you on the best 6 albums of the 2000's.
6. REM - And I Feel Fine...: The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982-1987 (2006)
Before Michael Stipe actually started pronouncing his lyrics, REM was probably the greatest rock band of the 1980's and maybe even of the entire post 1960's era. Their raw but eclectic sound was impossible to define but it was really awesome. They're terrible now but last time I checked this compilation was released in 2006 so it's allowed on our list.
5. The Beatles - Help! (Remastered edition, 2009)
I was estatic when this was finally released a few months back. The reason this CD is so great is because I didn't even have to buy it: it sounds exactly like the same one released 44 years ago which I already own. So it's just as good. Which means it's great.
4. The Drifters - The Millenium Collection: The Best of the Drifters (2000)
Save the Last Dance For Me, Sand in My Shoes, Up on the Roof, Saturday Night at the Movies. All conveniently placed into one CD that will make those hour-long July drives to Tybee go that much faster. And all originally recorded in the 1950's and 60's.
3. The Temptations: The Millenium Collection: Best Of The Temptations, Vol.1 - The '60s (2000)
When I first heard this CD I thought "Man! This sounds just like the songs from my parents' old CD's!" For this reason it easily gets the #3 spot.
2. The Beatles - Rubber Soul (Remastered, 2009)
I immediately fell in love with this album upon its release. And then I figured out why: I already owned it. Rubber Soul marked a turning point in the direction of rock music and I'm not really sure why I like it so much because I think it's evident by now that I'm not a huge fan of much of the music that has come after this turning point.
1. The Beatles - 1 (2001)
Easily the decade's best album for the simple reason that these songs sound identical to the ones already on Beatles albums. Somehow or another, McCartney and Lennon were able to come together and recreate the same songs from their original time together. I thought Lennon was dead but apparently not because you can clearly hear his voice on here. The songs are so identical to the ones originally released in the 1960's it's almost spooky. What the producers were able to do by taking the original recordings and simply copying and compiling them onto a new disc is nothing short of amazing.
Honorable Mentions: Jackson 5 - The Millenium Collection (2000), Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway (2004), Various - Power Hour Blues (2004), Marvin Gaye - The Millenium Collection (2000), Various - 25 Beach Music Classics (2003)
6. REM - And I Feel Fine...: The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982-1987 (2006)
Before Michael Stipe actually started pronouncing his lyrics, REM was probably the greatest rock band of the 1980's and maybe even of the entire post 1960's era. Their raw but eclectic sound was impossible to define but it was really awesome. They're terrible now but last time I checked this compilation was released in 2006 so it's allowed on our list. 5. The Beatles - Help! (Remastered edition, 2009)
I was estatic when this was finally released a few months back. The reason this CD is so great is because I didn't even have to buy it: it sounds exactly like the same one released 44 years ago which I already own. So it's just as good. Which means it's great.
4. The Drifters - The Millenium Collection: The Best of the Drifters (2000)
Save the Last Dance For Me, Sand in My Shoes, Up on the Roof, Saturday Night at the Movies. All conveniently placed into one CD that will make those hour-long July drives to Tybee go that much faster. And all originally recorded in the 1950's and 60's.
3. The Temptations: The Millenium Collection: Best Of The Temptations, Vol.1 - The '60s (2000)
When I first heard this CD I thought "Man! This sounds just like the songs from my parents' old CD's!" For this reason it easily gets the #3 spot.
2. The Beatles - Rubber Soul (Remastered, 2009)
I immediately fell in love with this album upon its release. And then I figured out why: I already owned it. Rubber Soul marked a turning point in the direction of rock music and I'm not really sure why I like it so much because I think it's evident by now that I'm not a huge fan of much of the music that has come after this turning point.
1. The Beatles - 1 (2001)
Easily the decade's best album for the simple reason that these songs sound identical to the ones already on Beatles albums. Somehow or another, McCartney and Lennon were able to come together and recreate the same songs from their original time together. I thought Lennon was dead but apparently not because you can clearly hear his voice on here. The songs are so identical to the ones originally released in the 1960's it's almost spooky. What the producers were able to do by taking the original recordings and simply copying and compiling them onto a new disc is nothing short of amazing. Honorable Mentions: Jackson 5 - The Millenium Collection (2000), Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway (2004), Various - Power Hour Blues (2004), Marvin Gaye - The Millenium Collection (2000), Various - 25 Beach Music Classics (2003)
Monday, December 07, 2009
Best Inventions of the 2000's
Hard to believe we're about to see this decade come to a close. It seems like only last night we were at Joanna Curry's house on Wilmington Island counting down to Y2k. Here are the top 6 (weird number, I know) inventions of the last ten years:
6. Wireless Internet: We all take this for granted now but it wasn't too long ago you had to deal with a million different cords and connections and still pay $40 per month to hobble back and forth between the TV screen and your computer to look up lines, place bets, listen to the BC sports network, watch naked girls do unspeakable things to each another
5. Fox News: FNC actually debuted in '96 but did not reach its full prominence until around 2001-2002. For the first time ever, a non-liberal TV news organization. Don't get me wrong, I don't believe for a second that Fox is fair and balanced, but neither are any of the other bazillion media outlets/newspapers/universities that liberals have dominated for the last half-century. Finally we get to have a voice.
4. The Self-Scan at Grocery Stores: These came about a good while back but we can't leave them out. If you're like me and you've worked at a grocery store and/or you hate dealing with people (both apply here), the self-scan is definitely for you. The wait is usually a fraction of what it takes to get checked out at a normal register, you don't have to talk to anybody, and it helps the economy by allowing grocery stores to become productive with less employees, which means lower prices for the consumer.
3. The Ipod: Like most people on here, I was skeptical of MP3 players when they first arrived on the scene at the beginning of the decade, and remained so until a couple years ago. Nothing aggravated me more walking around campus in Athens seeing metro-ATL douches with their earplugs and their "I'm in my own world right now because I don't have people skills" attitude. Which is why you'd never see me with one of these things outside. But for driving purposes and especially long road trips through areas that do not have oldies stations, the ipod is now a must.
2. Carey Hilliard's Wing Zings: but only when they're half price (during the entire month of September!!).
1. Coke Zero: Our #1 product debuted in the fall of 2005. I never drink any non-Coke soft-drinks (except Dr. Pepper because it is from Texas, the greatest state in the union), so I was happy when Coke Zero arrived. Don't get me wrong, Coke tastes great and remains my favorite all-around soft-drink, but after you drink it you sometimes get that sugary feeling that coats your teeth and it's real annoying. The only alternative pre-2005 was Diet Coke, which isn't all bad but certainly doesn't live up to its prototype. Enter Coke Zero, which tastes just like Coke but isn't bad for you.
Honorable mentions: Hi-definition TV's, GPS, the yellow line first-down marker, blogs, Carabba's.
6. Wireless Internet: We all take this for granted now but it wasn't too long ago you had to deal with a million different cords and connections and still pay $40 per month to hobble back and forth between the TV screen and your computer to look up lines, place bets, listen to the BC sports network, 5. Fox News: FNC actually debuted in '96 but did not reach its full prominence until around 2001-2002. For the first time ever, a non-liberal TV news organization. Don't get me wrong, I don't believe for a second that Fox is fair and balanced, but neither are any of the other bazillion media outlets/newspapers/universities that liberals have dominated for the last half-century. Finally we get to have a voice.
4. The Self-Scan at Grocery Stores: These came about a good while back but we can't leave them out. If you're like me and you've worked at a grocery store and/or you hate dealing with people (both apply here), the self-scan is definitely for you. The wait is usually a fraction of what it takes to get checked out at a normal register, you don't have to talk to anybody, and it helps the economy by allowing grocery stores to become productive with less employees, which means lower prices for the consumer.
3. The Ipod: Like most people on here, I was skeptical of MP3 players when they first arrived on the scene at the beginning of the decade, and remained so until a couple years ago. Nothing aggravated me more walking around campus in Athens seeing metro-ATL douches with their earplugs and their "I'm in my own world right now because I don't have people skills" attitude. Which is why you'd never see me with one of these things outside. But for driving purposes and especially long road trips through areas that do not have oldies stations, the ipod is now a must.2. Carey Hilliard's Wing Zings: but only when they're half price (during the entire month of September!!).
1. Coke Zero: Our #1 product debuted in the fall of 2005. I never drink any non-Coke soft-drinks (except Dr. Pepper because it is from Texas, the greatest state in the union), so I was happy when Coke Zero arrived. Don't get me wrong, Coke tastes great and remains my favorite all-around soft-drink, but after you drink it you sometimes get that sugary feeling that coats your teeth and it's real annoying. The only alternative pre-2005 was Diet Coke, which isn't all bad but certainly doesn't live up to its prototype. Enter Coke Zero, which tastes just like Coke but isn't bad for you.Honorable mentions: Hi-definition TV's, GPS, the yellow line first-down marker, blogs, Carabba's.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Back in Business
It's official. We're in 5A. Just like the good old days. Thank you Snuffy, Coach Stroud, Ms. Youngblood, and anyone else who had any influence in the making of this decision. I can take the poll down now.
Unfortunately, Camden is staying in region 3, and we're not splitting subregions with them. But hey I'll still take this any day over what we've had the last 6 years. Plus it gives the region at least some legitimacy. It is also interesting to note that for the first time in history, St. Vincent's Academy will not follow BC and will remain in AA.
The New Region 3 AAAAA:
Div. A
Beach
Benedictine
Camden County
Groves
Savannah Arts Academy
Div B
Bradwell Institute
Jenkins
Johnson
Savannah
Windsor Forest
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Tuesdays With Connolly
·
December
Man of the Year/Decade nominations must be submitted between now and Tuesday the 15th.
Past recipients:
2006 - Tom Powers
2007 - Michael Reardon
2008 - Jack Holland
2009 - ????
Past recipients:
2006 - Tom Powers
2007 - Michael Reardon
2008 - Jack Holland
2009 - ????
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Most Amazing Sight I've Ever Seen
Rick Schwarz's bar tab at just one of the many bars frequented this past weekend. I think that turns out to be something like a 70% tip.
OIA has the weekend's full recap. All I will say is the image Saturday afternoon of Rick violently parading down that long stretch of 5th street in Midtown (which is full of Starbuckses, bookstores, Asian cuisines/cafes, and other "smart people" places), along with the words coming out of his mouth, will be one for the history books.
UPDATE: I go to 5:30 mass like always but am surprised to find Rick and Pat McCarthy in a pew. Rick is donning a bright red Georgia sweatshirt and says he hasn't been to mass in a decade or so but he's there because he all of a sudden "has a lot to be thankful for". We leave after communion, and as we're quietly streaming out of the church building alongside other parishioners, Rick declares in a much-louder-than-necessary volume: "I don't care what anyone says, I still think that shit is overrated."
Saturday, November 28, 2009
The Most Amazing Place I've Ever Seen
It's hard to adequately capture the vastness of this place with the camera on my phone, but the Grand Canyon was incredible. We hiked about two miles into the canyon, then turned around to make it out by sunset. That's about when this picture was taken.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
From an Interview with Miley Cyrus
On the possibility of leaving Los Angeles behind:
“I think one day I’ll live on Tybee [Island, where The Last Song was filmed]. That’s where I see myself 10 years from now. I could see myself maybe wanting to just chill out and be somewhere like that. And that’s where I feel at home, where I feel like my heart is.”
“I think one day I’ll live on Tybee [Island, where The Last Song was filmed]. That’s where I see myself 10 years from now. I could see myself maybe wanting to just chill out and be somewhere like that. And that’s where I feel at home, where I feel like my heart is.”
Monday, November 23, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Da Bears
BC seniors Jibri Bryan and Daniel Coursey signed national letters of intent yesterday to play basketball for the Mercer Bears. Congratulations guys, but wacth out for the Mercer fans, they are a wild bunch.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Recap: Auburn Weekend
Things started off well Friday night. After sitting on 316 for what seemed like hours I roll into town in my rental car and enjoy a nice dinner with the other three members of my family at Olive Garden (which is really just the Italian Applebee's because everything is obviously just heated up frozen stuff; I could do a hell of lot better spaghetti and meatballs than they do).
We get to the BC reunion at Bourbon Street upstairs around 10:30 and it's already packed. But that's okay because anywhere between 30-60% of the entire crowd is BC/SVA people. Fight song was sung numerous times, both Friday and Saturday nights. Just as Donnie Bell tells his fifth or sixth prospect he wants to rape her and tells her something about 9/11, power hour ends and everyone is angry because liquor drinks are now $2 instead of $1.
We stay at "Bourbon" for awhile and then hit a few other places. Finally make it back to my sister's around 3 am.
We head to a tailgate the next morning where cadets Fogarty and Shearouse are present. We celebrate the 5A decision and sing the fight song. I then finally get in touch with Ryan Smith, who I think is still a blogger on here. We head downtown and knock a couple back at Arch Bar.
Somewhere in between figuring out the only state capital that contains three words and hearing Ryan's story about having to leave the homecoming game because he felt awkward for purposely giving Nardis Walker his parent's phone number instead of his own to avoid having to explain why he hadn't been returning Nardis' calls which then prevented Nardis from being able to call him right there on the spot and confirm it was in fact his cell phone number, I get a phone call from Stephen Bruce. Unfortunately my phone doesn't have an option where you can replay what the caller is saying at one-tenth the original speed (kind of like the Talkboy from Home Alone or that thing they used in Dick Tracy to find out what Mumbles was saying), so I have no idea what he's told me. I always have a problem interpreting Burnside Island accents but Bruce's is by far the worst.
Anyway, I assume he's trying to say that he's in town and at the Zeigler's tailgate, and I'm right. We meet up there and I try to convince him that marriage is a poor decision. Given my track record with Will and TC, it surprisingly doesn't stick and we leave from there to get something to eat at "Tate II," a giant waste of marble and concrete that serves no economic/academic purpose whatsoever but looks pretty cool.
After the game we make it back to Bourbon Street. Same crowd is there for round 2. After about the 7th Toby Keith standard everyone heads across the street to what used to be Tasty World. Schwarz and McCarthy need a place to stay so they come back with us. Rick has a few choice words for the random people already asleep on the sofa.
We all head out the next morning, leaving the Classic City so we can hurry back to the "real world", filled with its traffic, minorities, middle-aged fat women, overpriced alcohol, and poorly-run Chick-fil-A's.
I can only end this on a positive note by saying move over Kelly and say hello to my new crush. Her name is Taylor and her song gets played every hour in every Athens bar. Why can't she see? She belongs with me!
We get to the BC reunion at Bourbon Street upstairs around 10:30 and it's already packed. But that's okay because anywhere between 30-60% of the entire crowd is BC/SVA people. Fight song was sung numerous times, both Friday and Saturday nights. Just as Donnie Bell tells his fifth or sixth prospect he wants to rape her and tells her something about 9/11, power hour ends and everyone is angry because liquor drinks are now $2 instead of $1.
We stay at "Bourbon" for awhile and then hit a few other places. Finally make it back to my sister's around 3 am.
We head to a tailgate the next morning where cadets Fogarty and Shearouse are present. We celebrate the 5A decision and sing the fight song. I then finally get in touch with Ryan Smith, who I think is still a blogger on here. We head downtown and knock a couple back at Arch Bar.
Somewhere in between figuring out the only state capital that contains three words and hearing Ryan's story about having to leave the homecoming game because he felt awkward for purposely giving Nardis Walker his parent's phone number instead of his own to avoid having to explain why he hadn't been returning Nardis' calls which then prevented Nardis from being able to call him right there on the spot and confirm it was in fact his cell phone number, I get a phone call from Stephen Bruce. Unfortunately my phone doesn't have an option where you can replay what the caller is saying at one-tenth the original speed (kind of like the Talkboy from Home Alone or that thing they used in Dick Tracy to find out what Mumbles was saying), so I have no idea what he's told me. I always have a problem interpreting Burnside Island accents but Bruce's is by far the worst.
Anyway, I assume he's trying to say that he's in town and at the Zeigler's tailgate, and I'm right. We meet up there and I try to convince him that marriage is a poor decision. Given my track record with Will and TC, it surprisingly doesn't stick and we leave from there to get something to eat at "Tate II," a giant waste of marble and concrete that serves no economic/academic purpose whatsoever but looks pretty cool.
After the game we make it back to Bourbon Street. Same crowd is there for round 2. After about the 7th Toby Keith standard everyone heads across the street to what used to be Tasty World. Schwarz and McCarthy need a place to stay so they come back with us. Rick has a few choice words for the random people already asleep on the sofa.
We all head out the next morning, leaving the Classic City so we can hurry back to the "real world", filled with its traffic, minorities, middle-aged fat women, overpriced alcohol, and poorly-run Chick-fil-A's.I can only end this on a positive note by saying move over Kelly and say hello to my new crush. Her name is Taylor and her song gets played every hour in every Athens bar. Why can't she see? She belongs with me!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday Morning Poll Numbers
What a difference a year makes.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/124253/Say-Health-Coverage-Not-Gov-Responsibility.aspx?CSTS=alert
http://www.gallup.com/poll/124226/Republicans-Edge-Ahead-Democrats-2010-Vote.aspx
I'm no great prognosticator and a million things can and will change in the span of 11 months, but my guess is that if the Republican candidates keep hitting hard on the stuff they should (taxing/spending/big government and big deficits are evil-type issues) and moderate on the social issues that few people care about, we might be looking at a GOP sweep next year.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/124253/Say-Health-Coverage-Not-Gov-Responsibility.aspx?CSTS=alert
http://www.gallup.com/poll/124226/Republicans-Edge-Ahead-Democrats-2010-Vote.aspx
I'm no great prognosticator and a million things can and will change in the span of 11 months, but my guess is that if the Republican candidates keep hitting hard on the stuff they should (taxing/spending/big government and big deficits are evil-type issues) and moderate on the social issues that few people care about, we might be looking at a GOP sweep next year.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
On this Day, 54 years ago...
One of the most important events ever occurred. I know you would rather read something from Snuff-dog about the Cadets. Me too. But on this day, November 5th, 1955, a certain doctor, while standing on a toilet to hang a clock in his bathroom, slipped and slammed his head into the sink. He then had vision, nay, a revelation. A picture appeared in his head and it changed the world.
The Ham Wants to Crash the Party, aka Munch's Revenge
Rumors keep popping up regarding reclassification. Effingham and South Effingham are now apparently considering the move up to 5A as well. It all comes down to money and the less travel you have, the less money you have to spend. Feel free to comment, but I promise not to post on this topic again until something official has happened.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Richmond Hill?
The word on the street is that Richmond Hill is seriously considering joining BC in 5A. RH currently reside in Region 3-AAA, with Liberty County being the only other school within a 2-hour radius. If that happens, Region 3-AAAAA would look like this:
Beach
Benedictine
Bradwell
Camden County
Groves
Jenkins
Johnson
Richmond Hill
Savannah High
Windsor Forest
According to the GHSA by-laws, regions consisting of 10 or more schools must be subdivided. The GHSA also states that schools in a subdivided region for football must play region "cross over" games so that 70% of the season schedule is against teams in the same region.
Snuffy, what does all this mean?
I'm glad you asked.
If Richmond Hill joins 5A with BC, that will create a 10-team region that will have to be subdivided. The football schedule would include 4 sub-region games, 3 region cross-over games, and 3 games that BC can schedule on its own. The top 2 teams in each sub-region would advance to the state playoffs. This is similar to our old arrangement in 5A, except it was a 12-team region with Glynn and Brunswick included.
If Richmond Hill does not join 5A, then that will leave a 9-team region. The football schedule will consist of 8 region games and 2 non-region games that BC can schedule on its own. The top 4 teams would advance to the state playoffs.
Beach
Benedictine
Bradwell
Camden County
Groves
Jenkins
Johnson
Richmond Hill
Savannah High
Windsor Forest
According to the GHSA by-laws, regions consisting of 10 or more schools must be subdivided. The GHSA also states that schools in a subdivided region for football must play region "cross over" games so that 70% of the season schedule is against teams in the same region.
Snuffy, what does all this mean?
I'm glad you asked.
If Richmond Hill joins 5A with BC, that will create a 10-team region that will have to be subdivided. The football schedule would include 4 sub-region games, 3 region cross-over games, and 3 games that BC can schedule on its own. The top 2 teams in each sub-region would advance to the state playoffs. This is similar to our old arrangement in 5A, except it was a 12-team region with Glynn and Brunswick included.
If Richmond Hill does not join 5A, then that will leave a 9-team region. The football schedule will consist of 8 region games and 2 non-region games that BC can schedule on its own. The top 4 teams would advance to the state playoffs.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Blue Horshoe Loves 5A
An unconfirmed source from Seawright Drive is reporting that Benedictine will rejoin the AAAAA classification beginning next school year.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Michael Mcdonald Halloween
I could not stop laughing when Pat posted the Michael Mcdonald Camp, so I found this parody about Halloween that gave me a few laughs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go1jQRb3TSc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go1jQRb3TSc
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Obamoney
Saw this from Glenn Beck. Straight cut and paste, I know, but this is what we're up against. This transcript is from an audio clip taken from Detroit residents who were in line to register for stimulus money. No one seems to get that all this Obama cash has to come from somewhere.
(BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Will you know today how much money you are getting?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: No I won't, but I'm waiting for a phone call.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Where's the money coming from?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: I believe it's coming from the city of Detroit or the state.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Where did they get it from?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Some funds that was given by Obama.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: And where did Obama get the funds?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Obama might of got the funds from, umm... I have no idea to tell you the truth. He's the president.
(END AUDIO CLIP)
(BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Why are you here?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: To get some money.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: What kind of money?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Obama money.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Where's it coming from?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Obama.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: And where did Obama get it?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: I don't know, his stash? I don't know. I don't know where he got it from but he's giving it to us to help us to help us. We love him. That's why we voted for him. Obama! Obama!
(BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Will you know today how much money you are getting?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: No I won't, but I'm waiting for a phone call.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Where's the money coming from?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: I believe it's coming from the city of Detroit or the state.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Where did they get it from?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Some funds that was given by Obama.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: And where did Obama get the funds?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Obama might of got the funds from, umm... I have no idea to tell you the truth. He's the president.
(END AUDIO CLIP)
(BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Why are you here?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: To get some money.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: What kind of money?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Obama money.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: Where's it coming from?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Obama.
UNIDENTIFIED HOST: And where did Obama get it?
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: I don't know, his stash? I don't know. I don't know where he got it from but he's giving it to us to help us to help us. We love him. That's why we voted for him. Obama! Obama!
Friday, October 23, 2009
It's all about the cans, brah.
WORMSLOEW
One night only!
Live at the Cafetorium
Concert for Cans
This Saturday Night
Admission: $5 or 5 canned food items
Proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I know one thing we can agree on...
When a professional gets his mits on a song, that's when it really takes off.
Since we're endorsing things now...
BMBS is proud to endorse GEORGIA TECH for the 2009 Governor's Cup!
Rubio Picking Up Steam
Rubio's opponent, governor Charlie Crist, is the definition of a RINO. A McCain supporter, he represents everything that is wrong with the Republican Party. Thinks global warming is the biggest threat we face today. Thinks profits are evil. Thinks Republicans should say and do whatever is necessary to win elections, and that means making peace with big government and acting and sounding more like Democrats.
Worst of all, Crist adamantly supported the passage of the stimulus bill (how's that working out now by the way, with unemployment nearing double-digits and deficits quadruple what they were under Bush?).
Rubio, meanwhile, represents everything that is right about the Republican Party. Young. Catholic. Cuban. Working-class background. Name me one other politician that will automatically make you think of free markets, spicy pork sandwiches, small government, Red Stripe beer, balanced budgets, Miami Sound Machine, low tax rates, and Cali-and-Tito's all at once. Rubio strongly opposed passage of the stimulus bill and rightly predicted it would drive up the deficit and unemployment. Most importantly, he always calls 'em like he sees 'em. Finally, a Republican politician that says what he means and means what he says. Haven't seen that in about 20 years.
Crist had been holding a 20-30 point lead over Rubio in polls in the last few months, mainly because many Floridians have never even heard of the man. But the most recent Rasmussen poll shows Rubio slowly but surely closing the gap: he now trails Crist by only 14 points. As more and more conservatives being to learn of Rubio and his conservative convictions/credentials, one can only see him further closing this gap between now and the summer.
So Mike Reardon, as the only sunshine stater here, you need to be sure to head to the polls in July and vote for this man. Don't let us down.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Real American Hero
Today, we salute you, Mr. BC war hero guy...
Christopher "Kit" Lowe '05 returned to BC yesterday to speak to the student body. On duty in Afghanistan, Kit took a bullet in the leg while covering for a medic that was attending to a fatally wounded soldier. He presented his purple heart medal to the school.
Read the SMN article here.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
SNL Transcripts
SNL Transcripts
Norm MacDonald on Weekend Update:
In North Dakota this week, a hunter narrowly escaped death when a pocketknife in his breast pocket deflected a bullet shot by another hunter. Man, you know we have too many weapons in this country when people are getting shot in the knife. ... [light applause]
Norm MacDonald on Weekend Update:
In North Dakota this week, a hunter narrowly escaped death when a pocketknife in his breast pocket deflected a bullet shot by another hunter. Man, you know we have too many weapons in this country when people are getting shot in the knife. ... [light applause]
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Best Inventions of the 2000's
Hard to believe we're about to see this decade come to a close. It seems like only last night we were at Joanna Curry's house on Wilmington Island counting down to Y2k. Here are the top 6 (weird number, I know) inventions of the last ten years:
6. Wireless Internet: We all take this for granted now but it wasn't too long ago you had to deal with a million different cords and connections and still pay $40 per month to hobble back and forth between the TV screen and your computer to look up lines/place bets/listen to the BC sports network.
5. Fox News: FNC actually debuted in '96 but did not reach its full prominence until around 2001-2002. For the first time ever, a non-liberal TV news organization. Don't get me wrong, I don't believe for a second that Fox is fair and balanced, but neither are any of the other bazillion media outlets/newspapers/universities that liberals have dominated for the last half-century. Finally we get to have a voice.
4. The Self-Scan at Grocery Stores: These came about a good while back but we can't leave them out. If you're like me and you've worked at a grocery store and/or you hate dealing with people (both apply here), the self-scan is definitely for you. The wait is usually a fraction of what it takes to get checked out at a normal register, you don't have to talk to anybody, and it helps the economy by allowing grocery stores to become productive with less employees, which means lower prices for the consumer.
3. The Ipod: Like most people on here, I was skeptical of MP3 players when they first arrived on the scene at the beginning of the decade, and remained so until a couple years ago. Nothing aggravated me more walking around campus in Athens seeing metro-ATL douches with their earplugs and their "I'm in my own world right now because I don't have people skills" attitude. Which is why you'd never see me with one of these things outside. But for driving purposes, the ipod is now a must.
2. Carey Hilliard's Wing Zings: but only when they're half price (during the entire month of September!!).
1. Coke Zero: Our #1 product debuted in the fall of 2005. I never drink any non-Coke soft-drinks (except Dr. Pepper because it is from Texas, the greatest state in the union), so I was happy when Coke Zero arrived. Don't get me wrong, Coke tastes great and remains my favorite all-around soft-drink, but after you drink it you sometimes get that sugary feeling that coats your teeth and it's real annoying. The only alternative pre-2005 was Diet Coke, which isn't all bad but certainly doesn't live up to its prototype. Enter Coke Zero, which tastes just like Coke but isn't bad for you.
Honorable mentions: Hi-definition TV's, GPS, the yellow line first-down marker, blogs, Carabba's.
6. Wireless Internet: We all take this for granted now but it wasn't too long ago you had to deal with a million different cords and connections and still pay $40 per month to hobble back and forth between the TV screen and your computer to look up lines/place bets/listen to the BC sports network.5. Fox News: FNC actually debuted in '96 but did not reach its full prominence until around 2001-2002. For the first time ever, a non-liberal TV news organization. Don't get me wrong, I don't believe for a second that Fox is fair and balanced, but neither are any of the other bazillion media outlets/newspapers/universities that liberals have dominated for the last half-century. Finally we get to have a voice.
4. The Self-Scan at Grocery Stores: These came about a good while back but we can't leave them out. If you're like me and you've worked at a grocery store and/or you hate dealing with people (both apply here), the self-scan is definitely for you. The wait is usually a fraction of what it takes to get checked out at a normal register, you don't have to talk to anybody, and it helps the economy by allowing grocery stores to become productive with less employees, which means lower prices for the consumer.
3. The Ipod: Like most people on here, I was skeptical of MP3 players when they first arrived on the scene at the beginning of the decade, and remained so until a couple years ago. Nothing aggravated me more walking around campus in Athens seeing metro-ATL douches with their earplugs and their "I'm in my own world right now because I don't have people skills" attitude. Which is why you'd never see me with one of these things outside. But for driving purposes, the ipod is now a must.
2. Carey Hilliard's Wing Zings: but only when they're half price (during the entire month of September!!).
1. Coke Zero: Our #1 product debuted in the fall of 2005. I never drink any non-Coke soft-drinks (except Dr. Pepper because it is from Texas, the greatest state in the union), so I was happy when Coke Zero arrived. Don't get me wrong, Coke tastes great and remains my favorite all-around soft-drink, but after you drink it you sometimes get that sugary feeling that coats your teeth and it's real annoying. The only alternative pre-2005 was Diet Coke, which isn't all bad but certainly doesn't live up to its prototype. Enter Coke Zero, which tastes just like Coke but isn't bad for you. Honorable mentions: Hi-definition TV's, GPS, the yellow line first-down marker, blogs, Carabba's.
Is There Any End To His Greatness?
Yesterday, The Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Personally, I think it's long overdue.
He's far from finished. Vegas oddsmakers have him favored to wrap up the Heisman Trophy, the American League MVP award, and a Pulitzer Prize for a funny email he forwarded around the office last week.
GOBAMA!!!
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Tech-UGA in Georgia Dome?
Discussions are being held about the possibility of the Jackets and the Dawgs playing in the Georgia Dome during the opening weekend of the 2011 season. This is a terrible idea for a few reasons.
1. The game would lose its significance being played during the first week.
2. Both Tech and UGA would have to find replacement games for the last week of the season. These games would likely be against lower-tier FBS teams or FCS teams.
3. Neither team would be able to schedule a good out-of-conference game to start the season.
I have a feeling that both fan bases will be vehemently against this, so I doubt it will come to fruition.
1. The game would lose its significance being played during the first week.
2. Both Tech and UGA would have to find replacement games for the last week of the season. These games would likely be against lower-tier FBS teams or FCS teams.
3. Neither team would be able to schedule a good out-of-conference game to start the season.
I have a feeling that both fan bases will be vehemently against this, so I doubt it will come to fruition.
Lamar Owens Update
From Paul Johnson's call in show last night:
Wes: Lamar Owens, former Navy player on sideline, what's his role?
CPJ: He's a graduate asst., understands the offense, works with QBs and BBacks as an information resource between series to answer questions or help make adjustments
Wes: Lamar Owens, former Navy player on sideline, what's his role?
CPJ: He's a graduate asst., understands the offense, works with QBs and BBacks as an information resource between series to answer questions or help make adjustments
Monday, October 05, 2009
We Lost To Beach In '96...
Not the time to hang your heads, Cadets. Friday night you proved you can compete with anybody in the region. I won't make it in town for homecoming because I'll need to save up taking Friday afternoons off for mid-November...
Saturday, October 03, 2009
I Blame Bush
So Chicago lost their bid for the 2016 Olympics. Some liberals have immediately blamed W for this. Is it so hard to believe that the golden boy is not going to get what he wants for once (socialized health care is still undecided).
Friday, October 02, 2009
Cautious Optimism
Are they for real?
We'll find out tonight.
Too bad I'll be in Bourbon Street during the 4th quarter. Expect score requests via text message.
We'll find out tonight.
Too bad I'll be in Bourbon Street during the 4th quarter. Expect score requests via text message.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Is it 2010 Yet, Part II
http://www.gallup.com/poll/123101/Americans-Likely-Say-Government-Doing-Too-Much.aspx
http://www.gallup.com/poll/123362/Independents-Lean-GOP-Party-Gap-Smallest-Since-05.aspx#
http://www.gallup.com/poll/123332/Many-U.S.-See-Health-Insurance-Personal-Responsibility.aspx
http://www.gallup.com/poll/123326/Renewed-Desire-Gov-Promote-Traditional-Values.aspx
http://www.gallup.com/poll/123362/Independents-Lean-GOP-Party-Gap-Smallest-Since-05.aspx#
http://www.gallup.com/poll/123332/Many-U.S.-See-Health-Insurance-Personal-Responsibility.aspx
http://www.gallup.com/poll/123326/Renewed-Desire-Gov-Promote-Traditional-Values.aspx
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
I'm Lovin' It
Just finished a $2.99 double cheeseburger combo with a coke from McDonald's. It tasted amazing, and the best part is, I'm actually full from it too. I've never understood why folks who claim to be looking out for the poor constantly bash the very companies (McDonalds, Wal-Mart) that help the poor and middle class save money every day. McDonald's not only delivers in the food department, but it has now pissed Starbucks and the intellectual class off by making lattes, capuccinos, and iced macchiatos available to Mexicans and white trash for $1, things only the rich were drinking 20 years ago. Thanks capitalism. Keep on getting bashed by politicians, intellectuals and business incumbents for deliverin' the goods.Now I know you're thinking "sure, the combo's only 3 bucks, but it's really bad for you," to which I would respond "that's the whole point! bring it on!" Look, here's the deal: all three of my remaining grandparents are in their 70's/80's, and trust me, all three of them are miserable. They hate their lives. I do not want to live nearly as long as them. I want to go out somewhere between 55-65, maybe even earlier if possible. Thanks to McDonald's, I get to save my money now and the taxpayers' money down the road because I won't be sucking off Medicare or Social Security (neither of which are solvent nor will likely be in existence when we reach that age anyway).
Mark Mizelle in AJC
Congratulations to Mark Mizelle for being recognized in the AJC for his very impressive weight loss. Good stuff, buddy.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The Quotable JPH
I just randomly googled "beach music boat shoes" and discovered that a website called Freedom Works copied and pasted one of Pat's old posts back in the day.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Nice
Obama will spend more on welfare in the next year than Bush spent on the entire Iraq war: http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=54400
Is It 2010 Yet?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-09-24-party-money_N.htm
http://www.cookpolitical.com/node/4886
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/Independents-desert-Obama_-putting-2010-in-play-8284762-60716767.html
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/mood_of_america/generic_congressional_ballot
http://www.cookpolitical.com/node/4886
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/Independents-desert-Obama_-putting-2010-in-play-8284762-60716767.html
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/mood_of_america/generic_congressional_ballot
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Great Move
The College Football Hall of Fame is rumored to be moving to Atlanta. I know we all grew up Notre Dame fans, but having the HOF attraction in South Bend doesn't make business sense.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Do You Like Phil Collins?
The year is 1985. The month is September. President Reagan's approval rating stands at 66%. The economy is undergoing an unprecedented expansion. And Phil Collins is ruling the charts with a seemingly endless string of hits from No Jacket Required. This one peaked at #4, exactly 24 years ago this week:
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Mr. Ray-Man, make mine a Dr. Peppuh
Sixty-eight seniors were commissioned as Cadet Officers this past Saturday night. None of them made the "Holland Leap".
*The Holland Leap references Jack Holland being promoted from Squad Leader to Brigade XO in the fall of 2002.
*The Holland Leap references Jack Holland being promoted from Squad Leader to Brigade XO in the fall of 2002.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Congratulations
'09 Benedictine Cadets. Region (3)AAAAA City Champs.
Next up: Jeff Davis and 7 other schools no one has ever heard of. Wait, why do we keep playing in AA? Oh wait, I forgot, that way we don't have to keep making the exhausting 0.4 mile drive to Varnedoe Drive to continue dominating 5A rivals and easily afford ourselves the press and prestige that comes from a first-round playoff bid in the state's highest classification.
Ugh!! Who would want that anyway?? Bring it on Jeff Davis!! We're ready!!
P.S.: Does anyone know what/where Jeff Davis is and is anybody actually going or even thought about going?
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
What Would Tim Tebow Do?
This is a story about a really awesome minor league promotion night. Be sure to read the end where they talk about the on-field antics.
BC Broadcast
The game will be on the internet tonight starting around 7:15. Just to help put the word out, I am copying this post from one of the guys at Only in America:
To listen to the game tonight use this link:And then push up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, B, A, select, start on your keyboard and it should come on.
http://www.eteamz.com/bcathletics/news/index.cfm?cat=375585
The website is no longer listed as bcathletics.net. If the link above does not work try:
www.eteamz.com/bcathletics/
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Change
Some people have been begging for a new helmet design for years. I was not one of those people, but I can live with this. It's hard to see, but there is a white stripe down the middle. This is the first helmet logo BC has used since 1992, which was a script "Cadets". I still thinks the school needs to establish one definitive logo. Currently, all we have are two letters that are arranged in a number of different ways and in a number of different fonts.
Double Down
This is KFC's new Double Down sandwich. It is made of two Original Recipe fillets, bacon, Swiss and pepper jack cheese and something called the Colonel's sauce. Currently it's being tested in only two states, so, Pat, you'll have to be patient.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
A Show for Snuffy
Variety reports that FX has picked up drama project "March to Madness" from executive producer Don Cheadle. The series chronicles the glory and the seedy side of college basketball. The project comes from writer Joel Silverman, while Pete Segal ( The Longest Yard ) is set to direct. Also attached to the project alongside Silverman, Segal and Cheadle are former college basketball coach Dave Miller and Segal's producing partner, Michael Ewing. "March" will revolve around a corrupt college basketball program that cheats its way to the "March Madness" NCAA basketball tournament. The story will be told through the eyes of the college coach, whose idealistic approach to the job has slowly been eroded by the compromises he's forced to make.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Why Twitter is better than Facebook
I have been on facebook since 2004 and it is something that has always kept me interested. When we are 50 year olds' we can look at what the status is of our friends and people we met along the road of life. That is great, but facebook has become too involved with stupid applications. For instance, a girl I dated for a month sent me a application on How Jacksonville am I? What the Fuck. I took the test and scored a 89 and was listed as a 10-15 year resident. Last time I checked I have been living here for 2 1/2 years. I will always get on facebook, but enough is enough.
Now in comes Twitter, a forum where you post what you are doing or thinking in 140 words or less. Even though I do not get on that much, It is the new fad that is catching on. I follow Stewart Cink, Colin Cowherd and Tony Barnhart just to name a few. I also follow fellow Blogger Snuffy, and there is always a interesting read with him. As for my favorite celebrity it has to be Stewart
Cink. He is hilarious,plus he lets you know where you need to eat, what to drink and how he is playing. He has never responded to me but when he realizes I am a huge Techie he will reply sooner or later.
All I ask is to just try Twitter out b/c it is a lot better than leaving a facebook status.
Now in comes Twitter, a forum where you post what you are doing or thinking in 140 words or less. Even though I do not get on that much, It is the new fad that is catching on. I follow Stewart Cink, Colin Cowherd and Tony Barnhart just to name a few. I also follow fellow Blogger Snuffy, and there is always a interesting read with him. As for my favorite celebrity it has to be Stewart
Cink. He is hilarious,plus he lets you know where you need to eat, what to drink and how he is playing. He has never responded to me but when he realizes I am a huge Techie he will reply sooner or later.
All I ask is to just try Twitter out b/c it is a lot better than leaving a facebook status.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Capitalism: A Love Story
If anybody is interested, here is the preview from that big fat piece of shit Michael Moore for his new movie. He basically just tries to storm the AIG office, then interviews some people that are upset because the rich people got everything, and they got nuthin, and that ain't right. And he keeps asking where our money is. Michael, it's probably stuck in one of your fat folds, which means we will never find it.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Just in time for football season
From the looks of it, this may be served in a dip can. Only in Athens.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Who Says It's a "Little" League??
Has anybody else seen the massive pitcher for Southern California in the Little League World Series?? This kid is a 6'2, 205lb twelve year old. Hats off to his father for his potent seed. I couldn't find a picture of him in action on the mound, but I was able to find some pictures from him myspace profile.
Here he is just chillaxin' on the couch:
And Here he is staring down Hulk Hogan in a leotard.
And here he is on a family vacation to New York City.
...Those kids don't stand a chance.
Here he is just chillaxin' on the couch:
And Here he is staring down Hulk Hogan in a leotard.
And here he is on a family vacation to New York City.
...Those kids don't stand a chance.
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